Phlebotomy Training in Virginia Beach | VA

As the most heavily populated city in Virginia, Virginia Beach offers considerable opportunity for people who wish to pursue phlebotomy. Home to two large hospitals, with more in the adjacent city of Norfolk, Virginia Beach provides a variety of educational and employment opportunities including clinics and clinical laboratories. Several colleges and universities offer training programs in phlebotomy.

List of Phlebotomy Training Schools in Virginia Beach

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Requirements & Eligibility

The state of Virginia does not license or certify phlebotomy technicians. Thus requirements and expectations are driven by educational institutions and employers. However, to take the national certification examination or to enter a college program, a high school diploma or GED is required. At a minimum, expect to supply proof of immunizations, documentation of a negative tuberculosis skin test and of a physician’s examination, usually within the previous 12 months prior to admission. Drug screens and criminal background checks are usually required. Some programs may have educational prerequisites like medical terminology. You will probably also need to be at least 18 years of age when the course commences.

Application Process & Costs

Each educational institution has its own application process; contact the institution of your choice for details. Some may offer the opportunity to complete the application process entirely online. If training positions are limited, you may need to complete an interview as part of the application process. Costs also vary by institution. At the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center of Norfolk State University, the cost is $1,150, although books are not included. At Tidewater Community College, in-state tuition is $172.35 per credit, for overall cost of $2,068.20. This does not include textbooks or supplies, and there is an additional fee for a criminal background check. You are also expected to furnish your own lab coat. At East Coast Polytechnic Institute University, part-time students pay less. As long as you take fewer than 12 credit hours per semester, the cost is approximately $444 per credit hour, for a per class cost of approximately $1,300 to $1,800.

Online Programs

Some programs may offer all or part of the theory portion online; check with the institution. You must complete a hands-on clinical component, however, and this portion of the program must be under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Look for a program that offers adequate — at least 40 hours, and preferably more — of clinical training, to assure you have the necessary technical competence to perform venipunctures and other clinical skills.

Maintaining Certification/License & Renewal

Virginia does not require that phlebotomy technicians be licensed or certified. Employers, however, may prefer or require national certification. National certification offers assurance that an applicant meets minimum standards of competency and knowledge. To become nationally certified, you must have a high school diploma or GED, complete an accredited phlebotomy course, pay a fee and pass a written exam. National certification is available from a variety of organizations; the tests and recertification requirements, as well as the length of certification, vary by organization. To recertify you must usually either complete continuing education credits or retake the exam.

Salary & Job Prospects

The nationwide hourly average wage for phlebotomists was $15.03 in 2014, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Virginia, the average hourly wage is slightly lower, at $15.28. The hourly wage in Virginia Beach was $15.03, with an annual salary range between $21,870 and $39,130. Demand for phlebotomists is expected to remain high for the foreseeable future. The BLS reports a projected growth rate of 27 percent though 2022, almost three times the growth rate projected for all occupations.